Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
Position Title:
Inpatient Pharmacy TechnicianDepartment:
SCC PharmacyJob Description:
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This position may be filled as levels II, or III, depending on individual experience, education, certification(s), and business need.
General Description:
The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician role responsible for performing a wide range of inpatient pharmacy technician duties related to medication preparation, distribution, inventory management, and sterile compounding under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. This role demonstrates increasing independence, supports daily inpatient pharmacy operations, and serves as a resource and mentor to Pharmacy Technician staff.
Essential Responsibilities:
Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without an accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position.
Prepares, labels, and delivers medications accurately and timely under pharmacist supervision.
Independently fills automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs), unit dose cassettes, and medication carts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
Performs sterile and non-sterile compounding, including IV admixtures, chemotherapy, and total parenteral nutrition (TPN) in accordance with USP 797/800, and departmental standards.
Restocks and maintains crash carts, emergency kits, and decentralized pharmacy locations according to established schedules and documentation requirements.
Accurately enters, fills, and documents medication orders in the pharmacy information system and electronic medical record.
Assists with batch preparation of sterile products and supports workflow in the IV room or other assigned areas.
Maintains cleanliness, organization, and inventory within assigned pharmacy work areas, including IV rooms and satellite locations.
Troubleshoots routine issues with automated dispensing cabinets, barcode scanning, and medication distribution workflows.
Monitors medication inventory levels, expiration dates, and usage trends to prevent shortages or waste, escalating concerns as appropriate.
Assists with receiving, checking in, and shelving medications and supplies from vendors.
Participates in daily physical inventory counts and reports unreconciled discrepancies promptly to pharmacy leadership.
Communicates effectively with pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare staff to resolve routine medication-related issues.
Assists with onboarding and training Pharmacy Technician I staff by demonstrating proper procedures and reinforcing safety and workflow expectations.
Complies with all regulatory, safety, infection control, and quality standards.
Completes annual skills assessments and competency validations.
General Responsibilities:
Performs other duties as assigned.
Level II Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or GED required.
Experience: At least three (3) years of experience as a pharmacy technician required.
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Active permit as a Pharmacy Technician by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy within 6 weeks of hire.
Level III Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Associate’s degree required.
Experience: At least five (5) years of experience as a pharmacy technician required.
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Active permit as a Pharmacy Technician by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy within 6 weeks of hire. National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Proficient computer and math skills applicable to inpatient pharmacy operations.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply written procedures and policies.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Customer service-oriented mindset.
EMR documentation experience.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced inpatient healthcare environment.